Hi there, new-ish swimmers!
My name is Barb and I was a lurker. Then I registered and lurked some more. I heard all sorts of terms (long-axis/short-axis, SDKs, slippage - to name a few) that the more seasoned swimmers were tossing around and had no clue what they referred to, much less meant. I was a little shy about asking for clarification on some basic issues within a thread where something was being discussed or debated.
I would like to create a space here for swimmers who are either new-ish to swimming, fitness swimming, or maybe competitive swimming to ask basic questions, the ones you're embarrassed to ask. If you don't want to ask them yourself, register and send me a private message, and I'll ask it for you.
I don't have the answers, but many of the posters here have been and are helpful and supportive of me and probably will be the same for you.
That's because the wrong link got pasted in - The Fortress is fixing it. Stay tuned!
(Although, we could use more respect from our kids. :p
Here it is. forums.usms.org/showthread.php Sorry. Fry brain today.
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Yes, somewhat. See page two of the "Getting into Fly" thread: www.washingtonpost.com/.../AR2007091001174.html
SDKs take awhile to master. Keep practicing! Good luck! I love 'em.
I just skimmed the Washington Post article, but I'm afraid I'm a bit lost ...
Former Member
I just skimmed the Washington Post article, but I'm afraid I'm a bit lost ...
That's because the wrong link got pasted in - The Fortress is fixing it. Stay tuned!
(Although, we could use more respect from our kids. :p
Former Member
Here it is. forums.usms.org/showthread.php Sorry. Fry brain today.
Ahhh.... This makes a lot more sense. :laugh2: Thank you! And thanks for the other link, too.
Now that we know what SDK is, it should be simple to do it, right? :rofl:
Can't SDK without a swim cap. I've found it's important to bring back ups to meets. ;) :doh: Barb's cap sure has some good mojo.
Best to bring extra caps, goggles, swim suits and contacts to all meets and practices. Then if you lose a contact when your goggles fall off on the start, you can still drive home.
Superb thread idea; thanks to originator.
My dumb question of the day: Is there a difference between streamlined dolphin kick and "regular" dolphin kick?
Thanks,
VB
Superb thread idea; thanks to originator.
My dumb question of the day: Is there a difference between streamlined dolphin kick and "regular" dolphin kick?
Thanks,
VB
Yes, somewhat. See page two of the "Getting into Fly" thread: www.washingtonpost.com/.../AR2007091001174.html
SDKs take awhile to master. Keep practicing! Good luck! I love 'em.